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The Namesake

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2007 | 122 min | Drama

Saturday Specialearly rating

Why it’s a Saturday Special

Critics loved it (85% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it's still drawing plenty of interest. A strong pick for the weekend.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 2 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

The American-born son of Indian immigrants strives to fit in among his fellow New Yorkers despite his family's unwillingness to let go of their traditional ways.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    85% on Rotten Tomatoes, 82 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.8 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerSolid

    $20 million worldwide on a $12 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 328K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Mira Nair

  • Kal PennGogol / Nikhil
  • Irrfan KhanAshoke Ganguli
  • TabuAshima Ganguli
  • Jacinda BarrettMaxine Ratliffe
  • Zuleikha RobinsonMoushumi Mazoomdar
  • Ruma Guha ThakurtaAshoke's Mother
  • Sabyasachi ChakrabortyAshima's Father
  • Sahira NairSonali Ganguli
  • Supriya ChoudhuryAshima's Grandmother
  • Jhumpa LahiriJhumpa Mashi